Nantucket Weddings Unveiled

Delphinium are a quintessential flower on Nantucket during the summer months.  Derived from the Greek word “delphis,” meaning dolphin, delphinium are also commonly known as larkspur. Other names include Lark’s Heel, Lark’s Claw and Knight’s Spur.  Used by Native Americans and European settlers to make blue dye, it’s believed that the most ancient use of delphinium flowers was for driving away scorpions.

The July birth flower, these lush, dolphin-shaped flowers symbolize an open heart and ardent attachment and convey a feeling of lightness and levity.

Looking for a fresh new color to infuse into your wedding? Pantone recently announced THE color for 2011, Honeysuckle!

A flattering hue for wedding attendant apparel and accessories, Honeysuckle is now one of the nearly 200 PANTONE WEDDING Colors available from Dessy, a leading manufacturer of bridesmaid, social-occasion and flower-girl dresses. PANTONE WEDDING exclusively from Dessy provides a collection of color tools to make it easy for brides to achieve perfectly color-coordinated weddings – from inspiration to “I do.” See www.dessy.com for more information.

With the temperatures dropping outside it got us thinking about ice.  In the wedding world, that translates to diamonds.  There is no doubt that the royal wedding next spring will have a big influence on fashion and trends in the coming months.  We saw this inspiration board on Snippet and Ink and immediately saw the ring that looked similar to Princess Diana’s.  Which got us thinking – what is your style in wedding rings?  Do you have a family heirloom that is passed down, are you a princess cut, will your ring be all diamonds, or are you going to make a bold statement with color?  We’d love to hear about it.

board courtesy of Snippet & Ink

This chilly weather got us thinking about what makes this time of year so great.  Hot cider, peppermint cocoa, chai tea lattes, mulled wine – the list goes on and on.  This time of year allows winter brides to bring a unique touch to their big day.  Wouldn’t it be great to have some of these drinks set out for guests at your winter wedding?  They smell delicious and they help warm up your guest’s hands as they head in from the cold for a night of great food and music as you dance away your reception.  Talk to your caterer about incorporating one or more of these for a truly unique beverage bar.  Brilliant!

photos courtesy of brides.com

JCrew has been a staple in many a fashion maven’s wardrobe, and they have taken the bridal industry by storm.  With a new flagship store in NYC, you can dress everyone in the bridal party.   A few of their bridal dresses caught our eye.  These would be perfect for a casual beachside wedding.  What’s your style?

Avery dress by JCrew

Arabelle by JCrew

Dune by JCrew

With only a few days left before the end of the holiday season we thought we would share these fab finds from guest Snippet & Ink Blogger Susan. She created three different gift giving themes for bridesmaids gifts and we just fell in love with her “Preppy” list. Visit their website to see all the details for the board below…. and happy shopping!

The word Ornithogalum finds its origins in the Greek language, where ornithos means bird and gala means milk.  In South Africa, these flowers are known as tienkenrientjee or its English version, chincherinchee.

Native to regions of Africa and Europe, these flowers bloom from smooth stalks that develop within a rosette of curving basal leaves.  The delicate white flower itself forms the shape of a six-pointed star surrounding a single pistil, and six yellow stamens.  These blooms come in a shade of bright white and carry a very recognizable stripe of green along the outerside of each petal.Eventually, all of the tightly packed, green spear-shaped leaflets are pushed out by short-stalked buds.  The white flowers, which bloom from bottom to top, are large enough to completely obscure these green leaflets in the later stages of the blooming plant.

The chincherinchee flower is most frequently associated with the symbol of purity, however, they are sometimes used in weddings,  and given as gifts for special romantic occasions as they are also representative of hope.  In addition to purity and hope, these flowers are thought to be an expression of atonement and reconciliation.

We love finding creative things for Nantucket brides – and boy do we have something fun for you today courtesy of Etsy.  Wedding tradition states that the bride carries something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.  If you are still looking for that ’something blue’ – keep this sassy clutch in mind.  Modeled after a Valentino gown, this artistic bow shape goes well with the latest in sculptured dresses.  Why not make a fashion statement of your own!

Looking for a bridesmaid gift?  Get this designed in another color for your bridesmaid’s to carry their essentials on your big day.

clutch made by The Social Seam

Yes, Dabney Lee has a home collection! And for our super preppy Nantucket brides you may have found your perfect event accessory. Looking for a flawlessly designed option for coasters? Or perhaps a coordinating ice bucket for your Jetties Beach lobster bake? Dabney has it all…. and then some! With dozens of pattern options, monograms styles and even the option of you creating a custom design, this collection has the perfect fit to your event style.

We had to highlight a few of our favorites but don’t forget to check out Dabney’s website to see ALL their amazing offerings.

Ice bucket and perfectly styled coasters! Spot on for your party or a wonderful gift for newlyweds.

Keep it all together with a stylish catch all. I see a fantastic bridesmaids gift here!

Derived from the Greek words “anti,” meaning like, and “rhin,” meaning nose, antirrhinum, the snapdragon’s botanical name, is a fitting description of this snout-shaped flower.  It’s said that the common name for this colorful flower comes from the snap it makes when the sides of the “dragon’s mouth” are gently squeezed.  While their actual origin is unknown, it’s believed that snapdragons were originally wildflowers in Spain and Italy.

Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon makes a person appear fascinating and cordial, and in the language of flowers, snapdragons are said to represent both deception (perhaps tied to the notion of concealment) and graciousness.